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Chris Johnson says running back position making a comeback

Chris Johnson knows a little something about comebacks. He thinks his position is going through one.

Johnson was once considered the best running back in the NFL after he rushed for 2,006 yards in 2009, but injuries and inconsistent play led to a career-low 663 yards with the Jets in 2014, causing his once-glorious nickname "CJ2K" to get the unfavorable re-design of "CJ0K."

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Johnson's career ticked upward last season with the Cardinals after he found himself in a starting role in place of the injured Andre Ellington.